Voynov ruled out of World Cup of Hockey

Two-time Stanley Cup winner Slava Voynov will not be allowed to play at the upcoming World Cup of Hockey due to his indefinite suspension by the NHL, received after being arrested on domestic violence charges in 2014.

The SKA St. Petersburg blueliner was named in the Team Russia squad last Friday, but NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has now stated the player will not take part in September’s competition in Canada.

Bettman says Russia was told Voynov isn't eligible to play in World Cup. But where it goes from there, we shall see...

Ex-Los Angeles star Voynov was suspended indefinitely by the NHL in 2014 after being arrested on domestic violence charges.

He initially pleaded not guilty to the charges, but eventually entered a no contest plea to a reduced misdemeanor charge in July 2015.

Voynov was sentenced to 90 days in jail, three years of probation and ordered to attend counseling. He was released on September 3 and departed the US for the KHL.

During his annual state of the union address, which usually takes place prior to the opening game of the Stanley Cup final, Bettman confirmed Voynov would not be allowed to play in September's tournament.

"There has been no change in his status," he said. "He's been suspended from the league. The Russian Federation was told that he was not eligible to play in the World Cup."